“America’s move is against the spirit of the Geneva deal,” Iranian chief negotiator Abbas Araqchi told the Iranian government FARS news agency.“We are evaluating the situation and will make the appropriate response.”

The new sanctions were the White House's bright idea of a compromise. Congress was ready to pass resolutions and legislation calling for stricter sanctions in the event Iran didn't comply with the agreement (again, a little ludicrous since at present there isn't any agreement) but the White House went into action to quash them, even to the extent of forcing Democrat House Whip Steny Hoyer to withdraw support for his own resolution.

Iran had been quite clear that increased sanctions were a red line and that they would quit negotiations. And why not? They already have their money, and the sanctions regime that took two years to put into place is gone forever.So, instead of playing this silly gambit out, the Obama Administration decided to look like tough guys or something, and put out it's own sanctions, thus giving the Iranians an excuse to bolt and stall some more, or perhaps even hold up th ewest for more concessions as an excuse for coming back to the table.

You really can't make this stuff up. This president and his team aren't amateurs. They haven't reached that level yet.